Real & Hook Entertainment is proud to present an exclusive songwriter and artist showcase at East Nashville's Bowery Vault on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM, highlighting the stories and sounds behind some of today’s most exciting rising talent. The lineup features Top 20 Texas radio artist and hit songwriter Dolan, who will debut his new single "Leave the Light On” following its official release on October 17. Also performing is Ed Sheeran-endorsed indie-pop artist David Vogel, ahead of his upcoming single "Bottle of Blues," releasing October 29, and viral hit songwriter Randy Ryder, whose chart-worthy hooks have made waves across streaming platforms.
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About the Artists:
Dolan is an adoptive father of 4 and a singer/songwriter from Fort Worth, TX. His blend of country, rock, and soul brings a unique sound and story that echoes his passion for music and family. His songs tell stories that many can relate to and find a connection with through the special medium of music.
Dolan, an artist who draws inspiration from Chris Stapleton, Teddy Swims, Leon Bridges, and the late rock giant Chris Cornell of Soundgarden fame, plans to release new music throughout the next two years that blends his love for Texas rock and stirring Tennessee soul music.
David Vogel is a New York native and Nashville-based alternative pop artist and singer-songwriter. He has been writing, recording, and producing music since he was 14.
After high school, he studied audio technology and engineering, working at a high-end NYC recording studio. He started a band with his brother and best friends in 2018 under the moniker “JADN”, and self-produced their debut album entitled “City Skies” which has amassed over 3 million streams on Spotify alone.
In 2021, David flew out to LA to audition for NBC’s hit show “The Voice” and landed a chair turn from Ariana Grande, making it to the Top 20 and performing in front of 8 million people on live TV.
After the show, David moved to Nashville to continue pursuing music and songwriting. He recently signed a pub/production deal and is currently recording his debut EP set to be released in the summer of 2026.
Ryder spent most of his formative years cutting his teeth writing, touring and gathering stories across the South with his band, crossing paths with some of the country's biggest names.
A true Louisiana family man at heart, Ryder began to carve his path another way when his first child was born. Being a single father of two and raising them most of their lives on his on, Ryder still managed to involve himself in the creative community through music,events and film.
Ryder is known for his Emmy nomination as an executive producer of the documentary “Autism in America,” and MidSouth Emmy award winning documentary, “Hunger in America” both of which poignantly illustrate the life and hardship of some of America’s most unseen communities.
Ryder’s unique life experience have created a unique creative arc, allowing him to earnestly express classic southern stories of love, loss and the joys of life.
Returning to music in 2018 with both kids off to college, Ryder began writing and recording his catalogue.
In 2021 he released his debut single “You Are” which now has over 120,000 streams world wide. His latest single, "Heart on Hold" is available on all music platforms now.